Your Vintage Questions Answered

We've asked Andrea Grove, ELLE.com's resident vintage expert, to answer some of our most frequently asked questions when it comes to shopping for and wearing vintage.

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Q: Just because I love vintage doesn't mean I don't follow the runway trends; what's the best way to look on trend while wearing vintage?

A: This season, New York Fashion Week's trends included nods to disco and 90′s minimalism, but that doesn't mean you should run out and buy literal Studio 54 get ups or start shopping for long jersey dresses from the Gap circa '92. Instead, I suggest looking for items that were integral to your favorite collections, that can be mixed in with new pieces so the focus remains on your personal style.

For example, Alexander Wang showed lots of layered white, including a white jean vest and jacket, making them hot items to pick up in a vintage shop. Michael Kors put old school brown belts over everything from dresses to swimsuits- a very accessible styling trick (there are loads available on eBay). Ralph Lauren`s collection was traditional, including classic romantic lacy white blouses which are typically easy to find while thrifting. Anna Sui showed beautiful flapper-esque dresses (like this!), and Tory Burch threw in a quirky throwback Baja style top paired with sparkly trousers. Keep an eye on the looks that speak to you, and you'll often see clothes that have come before that are being updated and presented in a new way.

Add them to your vintage shopping list now, and come spring you'll have one of a kind pieces at a fraction of the cost!